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Department:
The Department of Financial Aid
Job Summary:
Counsels students on the financial aid process, evaluates and
verifies applications, and assists with reporting as needed to
facilitate the awarding of financial aid to qualifying
students.
Job Description:
- Analyzes and evaluates financial circumstances for students and
families and provides advice and counsel regarding available
financial aid opportunities, eligibility, requirements, and the
application process.
Awards student aid based on independent assessment of student’s
eligibility needs and interprets/modifies computer generated award
packages as needed.
Counsels’ students on matters concerning maintenance of
academic eligibility for student aid.
Serves as liaison with state, federal, and other financial aid
agencies; keeps abreast of student assistance opportunities and
program regulations.
Conducts workshops and/or presentations to students, parents,
and/or other interested parties on financial aid policy and
procedural issues.
Participates in committee readings for scholarship selection
and academic progress appeals.
Communicates pertinent information and instructions to students
and parents regarding the application for, the delivery of, and the
responsibilities accompanying loans, grants, college work/study and
scholarship programs.
Manages the administrative responsibilities of an assigned
functional area (e.g. awarding of scholarships including benefit
awards such as child of faculty/staff and alumni scholarships, and
oversees the special awarding requirements for study abroad).
Counsels and advises students, prospective students and parents
regarding financing options and determines which financial products
best meet the students’ needs and financial circumstances by
analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different financial
options.
Cooperates with the various financial aid program
administrators within the financial aid department in order to
facilitate delivery of aid to students and administration of the
various aid programs.
Exercises professional judgment and makes decisions regarding
students with special conditions as defined by federal
guidelines.
Awards student aid based on independent assessment of student’s
eligibility needs and interprets and modifies computer generated
award packages as needed.
Cooperates with and assists students in their dealings with
other departments that are associated with student financial aid
e.g. Bursar's office, accounting office, admissions, and academic
departments and assists in recruiting and orientation activities as
needed.
Maintains a working knowledge of pertinent federal regulations
and participates in opportunities to update and enhance such
knowledge.
Offers appropriate financial counseling, advises students about
academic progress requirements, advises students on requirements
for completing the financial aid application process, and directs
students to academic, peer and other counseling as needed
Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with University,
SEC Conference, and NCAA rules.
Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related
experience and education may be considered for this role.
Substitutions of the required experience or education will be
assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.
Job Responsibilities:
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Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required
Compensation:
$18.64 - $27.96
Interview Requirement:
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an
interview must notify the Department of Equal
Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable
accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
EEO Statement:
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any
employment practice, education program, or education activity to
all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable
laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based
upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,
ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
status.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe
campus community. UM conducts background investigations for
applicants being considered for employment. Background
investigations include a criminal history record check, and when
appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history
check.
